And the Jack Adams Finalists Are ...

Well, we're going to have to wait to find out if Bruce Boudreau is among them. Don Cherry will make the announcement tonight on Coach's Corner during the first intermission of the Canadiens-Flyers game. So about 8 p.m.

Update 6:15:Today at the world championships, Alex Ovechkin practiced on Team Russia's top line with Capitals teammates Sergei Fedorov and Alexander Semin, according to an email I received from Slava Malamud of Sport-Express. I hinted at this possibility yesterday, and now it's confirmed.

Also, 2007 first round draft pick Karl Alzner has been named player of the year (and top defenseman) in the WHL.